Where to stay · Local feel
Most local neighbourhoods in Fez
Where to stay in Fez to feel like a resident — the neighbourhoods with genuine local life, independent restaurants, and the fewest tourists.
Top pick for local feel
Batha & Rcif
The southern medina gateway — the Batha Museum palace and the most local section of Fez el-Bali.
Batha & Rcif
Top pickThe southern medina gateway — the Batha Museum palace and the most local section of Fez el-Bali.
7/10
Walk
6/10
Price
9/10
Local
7/10
Central
Ville Nouvelle
GoodThe French colonial grid — restaurants, patisseries, and the most liveable base outside the medina walls.
9/10
Walk
6/10
Price
7/10
Local
6/10
Central
Fez el-Jdid & Mellah
Trade-offThe Jewish quarter and Royal Palace gates — a second historic city within the city, almost unvisited.
8/10
Walk
7/10
Price
7/10
Local
7/10
Central
Fez el-Bali (Old Medina)
Trade-offThe world's largest living medieval city — 9,400 streets, 14th-century madrasas, and the Chouara tannery.
6/10
Walk
5/10
Price
8/10
Local
10/10
Central
Borj Nord & Medina Panorama
Trade-offAbove the medina walls — the Marinid tombs, the Arms Museum, and the finest panoramic view in Morocco.
4/10
Walk
8/10
Price
6/10
Local
4/10
Central
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